Steve Konopelski

Food Network Champion, Pastry Chef Instructor

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From start to finish, this well-written guide to French bread feels like you are being taught by a dear friend. Katie Rosenhouse not only shares her expertise, tips, and tricks but does so in a passionate and inviting manner. The recipes are well tested, delicious, and easy to follow with step-by-step photos and definitions. Whether you are a complete bread novice or want to brush up on some finer points of bread making, French Bread Baking for Beginners will guide you through every step of the process. (from Amazon)

Bake delicious French breads at home with simple, authentic recipes Crusty baguettes, tender brioche, and flaky croissants are some of the world's most delicious and beloved breads―and now you can make them yourself in your own kitchen! This top choice in baking books simplifies the French bread-making process for beginners, providing everything you need to re-create your boulangerie favorites. What sets this French baking cookbook apart: French bread basics―Learn what makes French bread so special, what important baking terms mean, and which tools and ingredients you'll need to have on hand to start baking.Step-by-step instructions―Find detailed directions and expert tips for the entire French bread-making process, from combining ingredients and kneading dough to adding finishing touches and baking to perfection.20 beginner-friendly recipes―Discover straightforward recipes for a mouthwatering variety of French breads―plus a handful of bonus recipes that feature your finished bakes, like Pain Perdu with Whipped Crème Fraiche.Capture the magic of a Parisian bakery at home with this instructional French cookbook.